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RED CITY BALLOON · MARRAKECH
How a hot air balloon flight works in Marrakech
Here is how a hot air balloon flight works in Marrakech: hotel pickup before dawn, the drive to the launch site, a light breakfast during inflation, 45 to 60 minutes in the air at sunrise, landing in the countryside, then a Berber breakfast and your certificate before the return.
How a hot air balloon flight works, hour by hour
Knowing how a hot air balloon flight works helps you plan: allow four to five hours from pickup to your return to the hotel. Our sunrise times table gives the sunrise time month by month.
The morning is the same on the shared Classic Flight and the VIP Flight; only the time in the air changes: 45 minutes for the first, 60 minutes for the second.
Before a first flight, our first flight guide also covers what it feels like and which questions to ask.
MOMENTS OF YOUR MORNING
Before the flight, comes the welcome.
The route depends on the wind and conditions on the day. Flying over the medina or the Atlas Mountains is not guaranteed.
The morning- 01
Arrange your departure
Your meeting point and pickup arrangements are clarified before confirmation.
- 02
Watch the preparations
Balloon preparations and the team’s instructions come before takeoff.
- 03
Take to the sky
The light changes as the landscape unfolds with the wind.
- 04
Return to the ground
Landing and your return depend on the route and the conditions on the day.
FAQ
Your questions, answered simply.
How long is a hot air balloon flight?+
45 minutes on the Classic Flight and 60 minutes on the VIP Flight. The whole outing, with transfers and breakfasts, lasts about four to five hours.
What time do you leave?+
Before dawn: the pickup time depends on the date and is confirmed when you book.
What happens during inflation?+
It is one of the first steps in how a hot air balloon flight works: the crew fills the envelope with cold air using a fan, then heats it with the burners until the balloon stands up.
How does the landing work?+
In an open field, sometimes with a few bumps. Passengers take the safety position explained during the briefing.
MARRAKECH
Before you set off
Duration
Classic: 45 minutes flying. VIP: 60 minutes flying. Total outing time is confirmed when booking.
Pickup
Round-trip transfers are included. Tell us your hotel to confirm pickup location and time.
Travelling with children
Please give children’s ages so the operator can check eligibility and applicable restrictions.
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